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Weser

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A scenic view of the River Weser flowing through Bad Oeynhausen in Germany.

The Weser is a long river that flows only through Germany. It is the longest river that stays completely inside the country.

The Weser starts in the Thuringian Forest where two smaller rivers, the Werra and the Fulda, join at Hannoversch Münden. From there, it travels north through beautiful landscapes. It passes the important Hanseatic city of Bremen.

The river ends near the North Sea, close to the ports of Bremerhaven and Nordenham. The Weser is very important for ships and helps connect different places. It also flows by the Butjadingen Peninsula before spreading out into the sea.

People have known the Weser for a long time. It appears in old stories, like the Pied Piper of Hamelin. The river is also a popular place to visit and enjoy nature.

Images

Map showing the drainage basin of the Weser River in Germany
A beautiful view of the Weser River valley, showing a peaceful cycling path between two villages.
A historic black and white photo of a lock gate at Minden, Germany, used to move boats between the River Weser and the Mittelland-Kanal.
A scenic view of the River Weser from a bridge in Minden, Germany, with boats and electricity pylons visible.
A scenic view of the River Weser flowing under a road bridge in Minden, Germany, with the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument visible in the distance.
Map showing the Weser River and its surrounding areas in Germany.
Map showing an overhead view of Bremen and the surrounding Weser watershed area.
A photograph of the Leuchtturm Alte Weser lighthouse taken in 1964.

Related articles

Germany
Hanseatic League
North Sea

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